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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 64.34 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 64.34 and 33.51 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 64.34 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/64.34 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 64.34 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155.87/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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